Politics

China-Brazil Ties Are Threatened by Political Dispute and Nationalist Criticisms

People in Brazil are targeting pro-China authorities. Vice President Hamilton Mourão and Minister of Agriculture Tereza Cristina are being dragged especially by Bolsonaro supporters because of their close ties with China.
US President Donald Trump, late yesterday, fired Steve Linick, the State Department Inspector General and this led to strong criticism, according to news reports, ‘from senior Democratic lawmakers.’

State Department Inspector General Fired, Resulting in Strong Criticisms

US President Donald Trump, late yesterday, fired Steve Linick, the State Department Inspector General and this led to strong criticism from senior Democratic lawmakers.

Health Minister to Leave Amid the Pandemic

Brazilian health minister Nelson Teich filed his resignation mere weeks into the job. Before this, he had many disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro regarding health measures, or lack thereof.

Lopez Obrador’s Response to Criticisms on Militarizing the Country

President Lopez Obrador asserts that the armed forces are needed in public security tasks López Obrador has consistently questioned the increasing rate of crime and abuse currently plaguing Mexico despite the security plan introduced by former president Felipe Calderón and reinforced by Enrique Peña Nieto, who resigned from office in 2018.

Lopez Obrador Says Reopening Must Be “Gradual, Orderly, and Cautious”

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced earlier this week that Mexico’s economy is set to reopen this June 1 after weeks of mitigation measures.

Governor Gavin Newsom Reveals Budget Proposal Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor of California reveals how he plans to close the $54 billion deficit brought about by the coronavirus.
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What is Happening to Costa Rica's Historic Gay Marriage Ruling? Here's an Update

In 2018, the constitutional court of Costa Rica announced same-sex marriage would be allowed by mid-2020. Here's what happened since then.

Virus Restrictions at the US-Mexico Border Might Be Extended Indefinitely

The Trump administration is currently reviewing a new order that would extend the COVID-19 restrictions at its borders.

Bolsonaro’s Military Takeover Highly Unlikely, Says Analysts

Last Sunday, demonstrators rallied alongside Brazilian President and former Army captain Jair Bolsonaro against quarantine measures at the Alvorada Palace.

Homeland Security Secretary Tours Southern Arizona Border, Assesses Department's COVID-19 Response

Acting Homeland Security Secretary visited the ongoing wall construction at the Tucson sector in the Southern Arizona borderlands.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks about the 'Heroes Act', a proposal for the next phase of the COVID-19 relief legislation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US.

House Democrats Reveal COVID-19 Bill with a $3T Estimated Cost, the Biggest Stimulus Package Yet

The latest COVID-19 relief proposal of the House Democrats revealed on Tuesday consists of over $3 trillion, in new expenditure, amounting to the largest and most expensive assistance package so far, to deal with the global pandemi

Advisers from Venezuela's Opposition Quit After Failed Maduro 'Kidnapping Operation'

Juan Guaido's advisers resigned from their positions following a failed invasion plot to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro gestures after joining his supporters, who were taking part in a motorcade to protest against quarantine and social distancing measures, amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Brasilia, Brazil.

Pandemic Politics Costs Lives in Brazil

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro keeps saying COVID-19 worries and fears are exaggerated. However, local, state, and federal officials insist, the threat is too real.
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Mexico to Regain Peace by Returning Armed Forces on the Streets

Mexico to regain peace by returning armed forces on the streets for the next five years. (Photo : Reuters Connect) Mexico to regain peace by returning armed forces on the streets on the next five years according to a recently published article.

"F- Elon Musk": California Democrat Reacts to Tesla CEO's Pullout Threat Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

A California democrat recently voiced her disappointment Tesla CEO Elon Musk's threat to pull his company out of California if the state government doesn't let him resume operations.

The Importance of Latinos in the 2020 Election, and Biden's Angle to Win Votes

A Latina Vice-President nominee on Biden's ticket could help him in his 2020 U.S. Presidential bid.

Ted Cruz Gets Haircut From Jailed Dallas Salon Owner

Republican Senator Ted Cruz visited a Dallas salon on Friday to get his hair cut. The salon is owned by Shelley Luther who defied coronavirus lockdowns orders and was sent to jail the previous week.

Most California Voters Support COVID-19 Protections for Undocumented Farmworkers, Says Survey

A vast majority of California voters have shown support for the work protections for farmworkers that include illegal immigrants. Such protections include medical benefits, replacement wages, and paid sick leave should they contract COVID-19.
Debunking the Myth of Monolithic Latino Vote

Debunking the Myth of the Monolithic Latino Vote

A recent article debunks the monolithic myth, stating that Latinos, like the rest of the U.S. population, are diverse in their political opinions.

Commemorating the First Lady’s ‘Be Best’ Campaign’s 2nd Anniversary

First Lady Melania Trump is marking her "Be Best" campaign's second anniversary to help families, children, leaders, and stakeholders to help all parties help support the American children succeed and surpass obstacles.
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